Prolific creative Lauri Levenfeld is an award-winning writer, director, and producer dedicated to bold, poetic, and out-of-the-box storytelling. Two events early on created a paradigm shift in her career. Upon graduating from USC (as one of two women in Film & TV Production), Lauri realized a greater purpose for her craft: sharing women's voices while elevating their careers. A profound encounter with Nelson Mandela during the filmmaking of his documentary gave Levenfeld the insight to use her creative work for advocacy and transformation. This fundamental desire is the catalyst for building several global platforms. The Project for Women & Girls, Project Mentor, and Village Queens are communities created by Lauri to spark positive change. Together, they have touched millions worldwide. Lauri has continued to elevate clients and creatives as the CEO of AgentC (a branding/production company), giving rise and strategic direction to companies across industries who share a sense of purpose and commitment to capturing what unites us all in unexpected. imaginative ways. Her latest film, VESPERTINE (drama x horror), addresses trauma transferred in a wildly crafted narrative and frame, using sound to horrify the plight (and fears) of middle-aged women, where the female gaze becomes our new lens.